GTPS Other Veggies (Part 2)

Arugula, Astro 38 days / Green.

Astro has strap-shaped leaves, less deeply lobed than many, with a milder flavor. Heat tolerant and slow to bolt, it still prefers the cold soil of early spring and fall. Plant in fertile, moist, well-draining soil in full sun to part shade. *Photo courtesy of Johnny's Selected Seeds johnnyseeds.com

Kale-Toscano, Black Magic 65 days / Dark Blue-Green

This is a selection of Toscano kale with long, narrow leaves for attractive and tall, straight bunches. Dark blue-green leaves on this beautiful Lacinato or "dinosaur" type kale.

Lettuce, Bergam's Green 51 days / Green

Featuring uniform, dense heads of green leaves with wavy edges, this lettuce has many positive characteristics. It's known for good flavor, and it's widly adapted for growing in different climates and seasons. The plants are also resistant to many diseases and pests. Available in Walnut Creek and Richmond only.

Lettuce, Purple Fusion 55 Days / Green to Purple

Wow - a heat tolerant and slow bolting lettuce! Purple Fusion has a crunchy texture with a heavy core and thick ribs. Its open heads are packed with uniform, frilly leaves that are green with purple edges. And it's a high yielding variety, giving both summer performance and color for your garden. Available in Walnut Creek and Richmond only. *Photo courtesy of Johnny's Selected Seeds johnnyseeds.com

Lettuce, Ruby Sky 58 Days / Green to Red

This productive all-season red leaf is a reliable standard. The dense heads of ruffled leaves are intense purple-red at the tips, and green at the inner base. Compared to Vulcan, Ruby Sky has similar flavor and good tolerance to bottom rot. Available in Walnut Creek and Richmond only. *Photo courtesy of Johnny's Selected Seeds johnnyseeds.com
 

Mustard, Chirimen Hakarashi 35-55 days / Green

These Japanese mustard leaves are delicious. Featuring broad, curly leaves with serrated edges grown on a round stalk. This mustard bunches loosely and is commonly grown for baby greens as well as for fully mature greens. Best when harvested early, when they are 3 inches tall or more, about 35 days from sprouting. The mature plant is still delicious but will be much spicier! Available in Walnut Creek and Richmond only. *Photo courtesy of trueleafmarket.

Swiss Chard, Bright Lights 52 days / Green leaves, multicolor stems

Leaf stalks up to 20” tall; colored yellow, gold, orange, pink, crimson or purple. Lighter, milder flavor compared to other chards. Somewhat less frost hardy than other chards, but will overwinter in mild climates. As leaves are harvested, plant will continue to produce new leaves. Plant 4” apart. Also good for containers. *Photo courtesy of Johnny's Selected Seeds, johnnyseeds.com

Pancho 60 days / Green

Wanting larger fruit for easier salsa prep? Here's Pancho, with a thick trunk and a strong, vigorous plant to hold all that big fruit! Fruits are about twice the size of Toma Verde's. *Photo courtesy of Johnny's Selected Seeds johnnyseeds.com

Purple 70 days / Purple / Golf ball-sized fruit

A tomatillo with beautiful purple color and superb flavor whether eaten fresh from the plant, grilled or in salsa. Harvest should be done when the fruits are golf ball-sized and the papery husk has split. More sunshine will produce a more purple fruit. Tomatillos are not self pollinating so planting 2 or more tomatillo plants in your garden will help ensue the blooms will be pollinated.

Basil, Genovese 68 days / Green / Leaves up to 3" long.

Genovese is a classic Italian variety, with authentic flavor and appearance. It's tall and relatively slow to bolt with large, dark green leaves about 3” long. Height 24-30”. This common strain of Genovese basil can present some variability in leaf shape and plant size. Edible flowers: use the flowers in any recipe that calls for basil or to garnish drinks, salads, soups, pasta and desserts. The flavor is of intense basil.

Basil, Kapoor Tulsi 60 days / Green with pruple flowers

Also known as "Holy Basil" and "Spice Basil", this has a unique, spicy aroma with hints of coffee and chocolate. Expect compact but very full, attractive plants. Its purple flowers also make it a nice beneficial and/or ornamental. Native to India and used in Indian and Thai cuisine as well as teas and medicinal uses. Frequent harvests will encourage continuous growth and maintain the plant’s vitality. Available in Antioch only. *Photo courtesy of Johnny's Selected Seeds johnnyseeds.com

Basil, Large Leaf, Nufar 74 days / Green / Leaves up to 4" long

A Genovese-type basil, Nufar will provide you with months of large, flavorful leaves for cooking. It also has good disease resistance. The leaves are up to 4” long, with a sweet scent and flavor. The plant height is 24-30”, with a bushy, outward spreading habit.

Basil, Siam Queen 60-80 days / Green

Described as "highly ornamental", this All-America Selections winner has sturdy stems to support leaves up to 4 inches long! Its highly aromatic, licorice-basil aroma is more stable at high and extended cooking temperatures than other basils. Features compact, productive plants with unique, showy purple blooms. Try in Italian dishes as well as in Thai cooking. *Photo courtesy of trueleafmarket.

Borage 50-60 days / Green with Blue Flowers

Borage attracts bees and butterflies, plus you can eat the flowers! Large plants bear hundreds of small edible flowers, mostly deep blue and some pink. Flowers have a mild cucumber flavor - add them to salads or use to garnish cold drinks and desserts. For a bit of fun freeze them in ice cubes! Note: Borage easily self-seeds in your garden. Available in Antioch only. *Photo courtesy of Johnny's Selected Seeds johnnyseeds.com

Cilantro, Cruiser 60 days / Green

Cruiser has a tidy, compact, upright plant habit and excellent bolt resistance. This very vigorous grower has large leaves and sturdy stems for a continuous supply of glossy, dark green, tasty greens. Expect 7" tall plants with excellent branching. *Photo courtesy of Johnny's Selected Seeds johnnyseeds.com

Melon, Divergent   75 days / Orange / Fruit 3½ to 4 pounds

These 3½ to 4 lb. heavily netted fruits are exceptionally sweet and aromatic. Cut from the vine when the skin is mostly yellow but still shows a 30–40% green hue. Good disease resistance.
Available in Antioch only

Melon, Halona 72 days / Orange / Fruit 3-5 pounds

This muskmelon features succulent, bright orange flesh and amazing flavor. Deeply ribbed, netted, globe-shaped fruit is set heavily on strong, disease-resistant plants. Melons reach 6 inches in diameter, and around 4–5 pounds apiece.
Available in Antioch only. *Photo courtesy of Johnny's Selected Seeds johnnyseeds.com

Melon, Honey Orange 75 days / Orange / Fruit 3 pounds

Unique orange-fleshed honeydew. Thick, crisp, and honey-sweet, it is delicious to the rind. Medium-size, oval-round melons avg. 3 lb. and have smooth, ivory skin. Early maturity. Tolerant of cool conditions. 
Available in Antioch only

Melon, Sarah's Choice 76 days / Orange / Fruit 3 pounds

Consistent taste test favorite. Its flavor combined with its attractive oval fruits and ideal 3-lb. size make this one a winner. Harvest at full-slip (when a gentle tug removes the fruit from the vine). Bred by Dr. Brent Loy of the University of New Hampshire. Good disease resistance. Available in Antioch only. *Photo courtesy of Johnny's Selected Seeds johnnyseeds.com

Watermelon, Mini Love  70 days / Red / Fruit 5-7 pounds

This watermelon is personal-sized, early, and delicious. Sweet and firm, oval-round fruits average 5–7 lb. Distinctive, bright green rind with dark green stripes and dense, bright red flesh. Very productive. 
Available in Antioch only. *Photo courtesy of Johnny's Selected Seeds johnnyseeds.com

Watermelon, Moon & Stars  95 days / Red flesh /Fruit to 40 pounds

This Legendary heirloom variety dates from 1926.  It has very sweet, brilliant red flesh, and a dark green rind with bright yellow spots on it! Moon and Stars melons can grow to over 40 lbs!  This is becoming one of the most popular heirloom varieties, a true winner. Available in Antioch only. *Photo courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds - Rareseeds.com
 

Watermelon, Sugar Baby 80 days / Red flesh / 10" diameter

This picnic staple has been the standard of summer watermelons for years! Vines grow to 6 feet, and set 4–6 melons roughly 10 inches across. With that unmistakable crisp, mouthwatering, sweet rich flavor, who can resist it? Available in Antioch only. *Photo courtesy of Territorial Seed Company

Okra, Eagle Pass 50-65 Days / Green

This highly flavorful okra variety from the Eagle Pass, Texas area is a local favorite for its exceptional taste. The productive plants yield large, tender pods that are notably less slimy and stringy than other varieties, offering a delicious and enjoyable texture. Good in gumbo or cut and fried. Roasting cut pods with garlic, salt, pepper and oil is a super easy way to enjoy these. Available in Walnut Creek and Richmond only. *Photo courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds rareseeds.com

Okra, Heavy Hitter 56 Days / Green

Heavy Hitter is reported to be one of the most productive okras of all time, and with no compromise to flavor and texture. You can expect heavy crops of uniform pods on well-branched plants. Perfect for frying, grilling, pickling, baking, dehydrating, or slowly simmering into delicious soups, stews, and gumbos. Okra lovers find this rare variety to have exquisite flavor, fine texture, and a fresh, satisfyingly homegrown snap. Available in Walnut Creek and Richmond only. *Photo courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds rareseeds.com